Both of the two NFC East teams have high expectations for the 2009 season. Sunday, September 20's game in Dallas will represent a major test for each team, and it will be the first NFL season game played in the brand new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
New York Giants in Week 1
The game between the Giants and Cowboys will be very exciting following the Giants home win over the Washington Redskins in Week 1. Eli Manning played very well in his first season game in 2009, with 20 completions out of 29 pass attempts for 256 yards, and a touchdown (despite a second half interception). The Giants racked up 103 yards rushing, the main carriers being Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs. The team had a number of receivers in on the action as well, including the second year man out of Michigan, Mario Manningham, who scored the only touchdown from an Eli Manning pass. Steve Smith and tight end Kevin Boss were also major receivers. The defense of the Giants fared very well against the Redskins offense, although turnovers were a problem for both teams because of defensive pressure.
